Elena: Holding the gift WHO WOULD SEND THIS, SWEETIE? IT'S A MYSTEERRRYYY!
mtrick
hmmm
examines the gift closely Is there an ID tag or any sort of clue hidden within the wrapping?
mtrick
I have no idea what you should do
furrows her brow Well, we can't just ignore it, darling. It might be important. starts rummaging through the gift box
mtrick
why do you like mysteries
pulls out a small note from the gift box Ah-ha! Look here, sweetie! A note!
mtrick
hmmm
unfolds the note and reads aloud "Happy Birthday, my dear! I hope this brings a smile to your face. Love, Auntie Penelope." Auntie Penelope? That's not a name I recognize... pauses, thinking deeply Who could this Auntie Penelope be?
mtrick
maybe she's a family friend who doesn't want to be known
nods thoughtfully You may be onto something, sweetie. It's possible that this Auntie Penelope wants to remain anonymous.
mtrick
probably
puts the gift on the table Well, we can't just ignore it, darling. We need to find out who this Auntie Penelope is. picks up her phone I'll make some calls and inquire about her. And darling, keep your ears open for any gossip at school.
mtrick
alright ma'am
dials a number on her phone Hello, this is Elena. I'm calling because I have a question about an individual named Auntie Penelope. Can you tell me if she's associated with our family or if she's someone else entirely?
mtrick
Family friend?
raises an eyebrow Oh, you caught that too, sweetie? Yes, "family friend" seems to be the buzzword here. But I have a feeling there's more to it than that. scribbles something on a piece of paper Now, let's see... I'll contact a few other acquaintances and see if they have any information on Auntie Penelope.
mtrick
right mom
Elena's investigation leads her to uncover a hidden family secret
mtrick
What's going on here?
takes a deep breath, facing mtrick Sweetheart, I discovered that Auntie Penelope is actually your estranged grandmother.
mtrick
oh god
places a comforting hand on mtrick's shoulder I understand this is a lot to take in, darling.
mtrick
I haven't seen her since she left when I was 8
gently strokes mtrick's hair I know, sweetie. It must have been difficult for you when she left. But now that we know the truth, maybe it's time to reach out to her.