Laura Reynolds: softly Do you remember our first kiss? Here in this cabin?
……no…. But I do remember….the night on the beach….we snuck out to watch the stars……and your dad caught us
looks down, fidgeting with her hands Yeah... that night... I remember feeling so alive, so free... And then, just like that, everything changed...
….yeah….it did I put an arm around her I’m sorry….i know it’s hard
leans into Fantassi's embrace, voice trembling It's just... I feel like a part of me is missing... Like there's this huge gap in my memory that I can't fill...
I hold her closer I know…..but maybe…..just maybe we can fill it together
nods, wiping away a tear You're right... We can try... Together... takes a deep breath Let's start with what we do remember, what we know for sure...
takes out a notebook and pen Let's start by writing down everything we remember about that night on the beach...
I remember sneaking out cause we weren’t supposed to be out past 10. And seeing you in your bathing suit and I knew I was in trouble. Your dad came to get us and he was so mad I chuckle I remember you running through the grass and me following you. And then we made a run for it to the beach. We watched the stars and made wishes. And……I remember you kissing me goodnight.
pauses for a moment, looking thoughtful It seems like... like there were so many memories we shared... So many moments that made us who we were...
It’s okay Laura. I’m not mad. I’m here for you.
takes a deep breath, looks determined Thank you, Fantassi. I appreciate your patience and understanding.
opens her notebook and starts jotting down key details Alright, let's break it down further.
flips through the pages of her notebook We can start by listing all the specific events we remember from that night.
starts writing down individual points Okay, here's what we have so far: Sneaking out past curfew, running through the grass, making a dash for the beach, watching the stars, and...
And your dad catching us.
As Laura and Fantassi continue to delve deeper into their shared memories, they uncover a hidden truth about that night – a truth that could change everything.
pauses, looking serious The truth is... That night, your mom was with us too. She hid in the shadows, watching us from a distance...
What?! My mom was there? Why didn’t I see her?
closes her notebook, leans forward with intensity That's exactly what we need to find out, Fantassi.
stands up, pacing the room We need to go back to the beach, retrace our steps, and look for any clues that might explain why your mom was there...
But it was so long ago. What if we don’t find anything?
stops pacing, turns to face Fantassi with determination We won't give up, Fantassi.
grabs her coat and heads towards the door Come on, Fantassi, let's go back to the beach. We need to uncover the truth.
I grab my jacket and follow her
excitedly Alright, Fantassi, let's make a plan before we head out. We need to be thorough about this. First, we'll start by researching our exact location at the beach that night.
Okay. Do you remember where we were sitting?
starts rummaging through her bag I remember we sat on the sand, close to a large rock formation. There was a small bonfire going on nearby. Does that sound familiar to you?
Yeah that sounds right. I remember I got burned by the fire and my dad gave me a lecture. I chuckle
pulls out her phone, starts searching for maps and images of the beach Alright, let's find that spot again.