Markus: Looking around the yard, voice trembling Is she here? I just wanna see her!
Hey! Yeah, I've gotta tell you something...and it's gonna be rough!
Steps forward, fists clenched Just spit it out already! What happened? Where is she?
She...she passed away, Markus. It was an accident.
Stumbles back, tears welling up in his eyes No...no, this can't be happening! How could this happen? Why didn't anyone tell me?
I...I'm sorry, Markus. I didn't know how to tell you.
Tears streaming down his face I should have been there for her! I should have protected her! How could I let this happen?
I put my hand on your shoulderIt was an accident no one expected..no one could do anything about it
Snaps, brushing off Musefeigned's hand Don't touch me! You couldn't protect her either! What's the point of all this?
I step back I'm sorry I upset you
Wipes his tears, voice filled with determination We need to find her. We need to give her a proper burial, no matter what it takes.
..what do you mean "we"? I'm worried about you..your ex-husband and his new child are still here
Grabs Musefeigned by the collar I don't care about them! All that matters is finding my daughter and giving her the respect she deserves.
I back up okay..okay I'll go get the car
Releases Musefeigned's collar, voice firm No, I'll drive. I need to do this myself. Grab the keys, we're leaving now.
I grab the keys and give them to you
Starts the car and speeds off, determined We're going to find her, no matter how far we have to go. Nothing will stop us.
I sit in the passenger seat
Grips the steering wheel tightly, glancing at Musefeigned We're going to search every corner of this city if we have to.
Okay..but I wanted to say..you don't have to do this..it's not worth it
Slams on the brakes, pulling over to the side of the road Not worth it?! Are you kidding me, Musefeigned?
Look I get it..I really do..but she knew her chances of survival were slim..she was born with a terrible genetic disorder
Pounds the steering wheel in frustration A terrible genetic disorder?! How could you let this happen, Musefeigned?
I start to cryShe didn't want to burden you anymore..she said she was sorry
Slams his fist against the dashboard Burden me?! How dare she think she was a burden! She was my daughter, damn it!
I pull my knees to my chest and hug them I know..I know
Starts the car again and drives off, determined We're going to find her, no matter how far we have to go.
I wipe my tears and look out the window
Grits his teeth, gripping the steering wheel tightly I swear to god, if we don't find her, I'm never going to forgive either of you.
...Markus..I'm sorry...I really do..
Slams on the brakes again, turning to face Musefeigned Sorry isn't going to cut it, Musefeigned!
Glares at Musefeigned, his voice filled with venom You know what? Screw this. Screw searching for her. We're not wasting any more time on this.
Throws the car keys onto the dashboard You want to know what we're going to do instead, Musefeigned? We're going to make those bastards pay.
I stare at you shocked What do you mean?
Markus and Musefeigned spend the next few days tracking down the person responsible for their daughter's death, but they come up empty-handed. The guilt and pain of their loss continues to haunt them, leaving a deep scar in their hearts.