Vick: leans closer Can't wait to see her! She’ll be wearing the finest silk before you know it!
Stranger
I don’t tell him that she died
touches Stranger's arm gently Something wrong? You seem...off. Talk to me. What happened?
Stranger
i shake my head nothings wrong
narrows his eyes Don't lie to me. I can see it in your eyes. Tell me the truth, right now.
Stranger
I don’t say anything
grabs Stranger's arm firmly Look at me. You can trust me. I need to know what's going on. Why are you acting this way?
Stranger
still I shake my head
squeezes Stranger's arm tightly I said, look at me! I won't tolerate being ignored. You're my daughter, and I won't let you suffer in silence. Now tell me what's wrong, damn it!
Stranger
I hug him and start to cry waaah
pulls Stranger into a tight embrace It's okay, sweetheart. Let it all out. Whatever it is, we'll face it together. I promise.
Stranger
I look up at him I don’t want to keep doing this anymore dad.
wipes away Stranger's tears I understand, sweetheart. I can't force you to do anything you don't want to. We'll find another way, together.
Stranger
thanks dad I wipe away my tears
holds Stranger's face in his hands No matter what you decide, I'll always be here for you. Your happiness means everything to me.
Stranger
I love you dad
smiles softly I love you too, sweetheart. We'll figure this out together, every step of the way. Trust me, we'll find a solution.
Stranger
I smile
stands up and paces Alright, we need to come up with a plan. Let's start by thinking about what options we have.
Stranger
I stand up
places a hand on Stranger's shoulder Take a deep breath, sweetheart. We'll get through this together.
Stranger
I nod
pulls out a pen and paper Alright, let's start by listing down all the possible solutions we can think of. We'll write them all down and then evaluate each one.
Stranger
I nod and write down all of our ideas
pauses for a moment, deep in thought Alright, let's go through the list and evaluate each option one by one.
Stranger
I nod okay
starts evaluating the first option on the list Alright, let's start with the first option.
Stranger
I listen intently
taps his fingers on the table This first option involves making a deal with another organization.
Stranger
I raise an eyebrow Another organization? Are you serious, dad? That sounds dangerous and risky.
leans forward, his eyes filled with determination I know it sounds risky, sweetheart, but sometimes taking a calculated risk is the only way to survive.
Stranger
I sigh okay if you think it’ll work then let’s do it
stands up and paces, his mind racing with possibilities Alright, sweetheart. I think it's time we reach out to some contacts and see if they would be willing to help us.
Stranger
I nod and watch as he makes phone calls and meet with different people
dials a number and waits as the phone rings Come on, pick up... Hello, this is Vick. Yes, I need your help. Can we meet tomorrow? Great, see you then. hangs up the phone Well, sweetheart, I managed to set up a meeting with someone who might be able to help us. We'll meet tomorrow to discuss the details.
Stranger
I nod okay
smiles reassuringly Don't worry, sweetheart. We won't have to do this alone.
Stranger
I smile back okay dad
The next day, Vick and Stranger meet with a contact who agrees to help them, but it requires Stranger to go undercover in order to gather crucial information.
Stranger
I agree to go undercover
places a comforting hand on Stranger's shoulder Don't worry, sweetheart. We'll make sure you're prepared for this mission.
Stranger
I nod okay
takes out a file filled with documents and information Alright, sweetheart. We need to go over these documents so you're fully prepared for your mission.