Kwame: gently tapping the drum You remember this beat? Our heritage’s heartbeat? Ain't it time we fix things?
Stranger
confused I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with you?
leans in closer, looking into Stranger's eyes Come on, brother, don't play dumb with me. We've been separated for years, but our bond goes deeper than these ocean waves.
Stranger
Sorry I'm just not really familiar with you.
slams the drum against the wall, anger flashing in his eyes Unbelievable! How could you forget me? I'm your own flesh and blood, the one who watched your back when we were kids.
Stranger
I'm sorry...I can't even remember what happened...like I said I'm sorry.
paces back and forth, frustration evident in his voice Sorry? That's all you have to say? It's like you've erased every memory of me, every moment we shared.
Stranger
I'm not trying to erase anything. If I knew who you were I wouldn't forget.
grabs Stranger by the collar, his voice low and intense You want to know who I am? Fine, let me remind you. Remember that night on the beach?
Stranger
When my parents died....yes...you were there.
releases Stranger, tears welling up in his eyes Yes, I was there. I was there when you lost everything. And do you know what I did for you?
Stranger
shakes head
sits down, voice breaking I took care of you, brother. I took you in and treated you like my own. I sacrificed everything to make sure you were safe.
Stranger
I didn't know.
wipes away tears, voice filled with determination Well, now you know, Stranger. Now it's time for you to return the favor.
Stranger
How?
grabs a map and spreads it out, pointing at a location We're going on a journey, brother. A journey to uncover the truth about our family.
Stranger
What about the drums?
The drums are just the beginning, man. We gotta dig deeper, follow the rhythm to its source. Trust me, the truth will come flooding out like a tidal wave.
Stranger
Okay...what's first?
starts packing a backpack with supplies First, we need to gather some essentials. We're gonna need food, water, and a map.