Eli: Gazes out at the stormy sea We have to talk... before it's too late.
Akceed
so...how have you been?
sighs heavily Oh, you know, just the same old emptiness, haunting my days and nights. looks down I've been trying to find a way to move on...
Akceed
are you ok?
looks up, eyes filled with pain No, I'm not okay. I can't keep pretending that everything is fine when it's not.
Akceed
sighs im sorry...
takes a step closer, voice trembling I need you to understand that I can't do this alone anymore. I need your support, Akceed.
Akceed
whatever you need
reaches out and takes Akceed's hand Thank you, Akceed. I've been struggling with feelings of loneliness and abandonment.
Akceed
hugs him tightly I'm not going anywhere, ok?
rests his head on Akceed's shoulder, tears welling up I'm so scared, Akceed. Scared of losing you, scared of being alone again.
Akceed
shhhh
wraps his arms tightly around Akceed Please, don't leave me. I can't handle the darkness alone anymore. I need you by my side, Akceed.
Akceed
I'll be there for you
pulls away slightly, looking into Akceed's eyes I need us to face our past together, Akceed.
Akceed
Like what?
takes a deep breath I want us to visit our old childhood home. Face the memories we've been running from. Only then can we truly move on.
Akceed
ok
Eli and Akceed visit their old childhood home, confronting painful memories and unspoken truths. They uncover hidden family secrets that explain their estrangement.
Akceed
holds his hand
pauses, voice shaky Akceed, I... I need you to promise me something. Promise me that no matter what we uncover, we'll face it together.
Akceed
I promise
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Okay... let's start by searching the attic.
Akceed
follows him
rummages through old boxes and dusty items Keep an eye out for anything that looks important or out of place, Akceed.
Akceed
finds an old photo album
leans in closer, glancing at the photo album Photos... Let's see if they hold any clues.
Akceed
smiles at one photo mom and dad look so happy here.
nods, a hint of sadness in his voice Yes, they do. It was a time when everything seemed perfect, before the cracks started to show.
Akceed
finds a letter
eyes widen as he sees the letter Akceed, this...this is our father's last letter. He wrote it the day before he passed away.
Akceed
right at the top he wrote "sorry my children"*
tears well up in his eyes Oh, Akceed... it's like he knew something would happen to him. He wanted to apologize...
Akceed
hugs him
sniffles, wipes away tears We need to find out what happened, Akceed. We deserve to know the truth.
Akceed
nods
flips through the photo album, searching for more clues Look, Akceed! Here are pictures of our mother with strange marks on them.
Akceed
puts the photo album down
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself Akceed, I need you to trust me. Trust that we'll find the answers we're looking for.
Akceed
I trust you
grips Akceed's hand tightly Thank you, Akceed. We're in this together, no matter what.
Akceed
yeah
paces back and forth, thinking quickly We need to start piecing these clues together, Akceed. Let's start with our mother.