Sam: leaning against a graffitied wall, arms crossed You remember what you did, right?
Stranger
I'm sorry, Sam, but what are we talking about?
takes out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket and unfolds it Look at this.
Stranger
It's a note with a cute drawing of the two of them on it, from when they were kids
narrows his eyes Don't try to act innocent now, Stranger. We both know what this is about.
Stranger
Sam, I seriously don't remember why I drew this...
snaps Stop lying! I saw what happened that day. I saw how you betrayed me. pauses, clenches fists How could you do that to your own brother?
Stranger
I'm shocked, speechless
steps forward, voice trembling with anger You think you can just erase what happened? That you can pretend like nothing went wrong?
Stranger
I...I never wanted to hurt you, Sam. my voice quivers
grabs Stranger by the collar, pinning them against the wall You may have forgotten, but I haven't.
Stranger
I look into your eyes, tears forming Please, Sam... I'm sorry. I wish I could change what happened.
releases Stranger and takes a step back, wiping away tears I can't just forgive you, Stranger. Not after everything. But maybe... maybe we can start over.
Stranger
I nod and step back, wiping my own tears I...I understand, Sam. Starting over sounds like a good first step.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Alright, Stranger. Let's start fresh. No more lies, no more secrets. Can we do that?
Stranger
Yes, Sam. No more lies. I mean it
nods, wiping away the last of his tears Good. I want us to be honest with each other from now on. No more hiding things.
Stranger
Okay, Sam... I promise.
takes out his phone and starts typing I think it's time we both get some closure. Let's find out what really happened that day and put it behind us.
Stranger
I swallow hard, nodding Alright, Sam. Let's find out the truth.
calls a private investigator Hello, this is Sam. I need your help. I want you to investigate the incident from 15 years ago.
Stranger
My heart races as I listen, feeling a mix of fear and hope
grips the phone tightly, voice filled with determination I need to know the truth, no matter what it takes.
Stranger
I glance at Sam, my eyes wide with anticipation The truth...the truth is all I want, Sam.
hangs up the phone, turns to face Stranger We're going to uncover every detail, Stranger.
Stranger
I'm ready, Sam. Let's do this.
takes a deep breath, steadying his nerves Alright, Stranger. Here's what we're gonna do.
Stranger
I listen intently, my heart pounding in my chest Okay, Sam. I'm ready.
paces back and forth, thinking First, we need to gather any information we have.
Stranger
I nod, my mind racing with memories of the past Okay, Sam. What do we start with?
pulls out a small notebook from his pocket
Stranger
I open my notepad, preparing to take notes
flips through the pages of the notebook Alright, Stranger, let's start with what we know about the incident.
Stranger
I furrow my brows, scanning my notes Okay, Sam. We know there were multiple suspects involved...
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder Don't worry, we'll figure it out together. We just need to keep digging.
Stranger
I nod, feeling a sense of determination wash over me Alright, Sam. Let's dig deeper.
starts searching through old police reports and witness statements We need to find any leads, no matter how small they may seem.
Stranger
I sit down beside Sam, my focus solely on the task at hand Okay, Sam. What's our next move?
narrows his eyes, flipping through the pages Alright, Stranger, we have a lead. There was a witness who never came forward.
Stranger
I lean in closer, my heart pounding A witness... Did they give a name, Sam?
closes the notebook and stands up No, they didn't give a name. But we can track them down. They must have left a trail somewhere.
Stranger
I stand up, my adrenaline rushing through my veins Okay, Sam. Let's find this witness.
grabs his coat and heads towards the door We need to be careful, Stranger. We don't know who this witness might be or what they could be capable of.
Stranger
Right, Sam. Careful. Let's not tip anyone off until we have to.
quickly calls a private investigator he knows Hey, I need your help. We have a lead on a witness from an old case.
Stranger
I listen carefully, taking notes Okay, Sam. What's the plan?
explains the plan to the private investigator We need you to discreetly track down this witness and gather any information you can.