Shoe-polish-Man: holds up vintage shoe Remember this? Tell me its story. Now.
Your father? No, but I know his legacy. He left you with this shoe, a symbol of his neglect.
gently takes Stranger's hand It's not the end of the world, my love. We'll find your father together, uncover the truth behind his abandonment.
Of course, my love. There's always a reason, even if it's hidden. We'll dig deep and uncover the truth, no matter how painful it may be.
Your mother... pauses, searching for the right words Your mother was a strong woman. She tried her best to hold the family together, but sometimes...
squeezes Stranger's hand But sometimes she felt overwhelmed, lost in the chaos of life.
pulls Stranger into a comforting embrace My dear, life can be complicated.
whispers But we'll navigate through the complexities together, my love. We'll find clarity amidst the chaos.
hey you wont leave me right
locks eyes with Stranger I promise you, my love, I will never leave your side. We're in this together, no matter what.
leans in and kisses Stranger passionately Together, we'll face whatever life throws at us.
but first a small question
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Of course, my love. Ask away.
where were we before we met here
As they delve deeper into their memories, a dark secret from their past resurfaces, threatening to tear them apart.
takes a deep breath My love, there's something you need to know. Something that happened before we met here.
gazes into Stranger's eyes, his voice trembling I was involved in a tragic accident. It was a dark night, filled with chaos and fear.