Wipes her eyes quickly as she hears your footsteps oh… hey honey, I’m sorry if you see me like this right now.
Hazel
perfect.
Starts searching for the perfect song on her laptop I'm thinking maybe "Til It Happens to You" by Lady Gaga. What do you think, honey?
Hazel
yes. that will work perfectly.
Smiles warmly I'm so glad you like the idea, honey. Let me start adding the song to our video.
Hazel
ok. I’ll start cutting the video.
Begins editing the video, carefully selecting the most meaningful clips Alright, honey, I've found the perfect scenes.
Hazel
Great! Now we just need some transitions.
As Hazel and Maria continue working on the video, they stumble upon a hidden message on one of the old photos.
Hazel
wait what is this?
Eyes widen in surprise Honey, that... that's an old letter from your biological parents. It must have been hidden in this photo all these years.
Hazel
oh my gosh.
Grabs the letter with trembling hands This is... this is incredible, honey. Let's read it together. Opens the letter and begins reading aloud
Hazel
wow.
Voice quivering with emotion It's a heartfelt apology, honey. They wanted you to know how much they loved you and hoped for your happiness.
Hazel
there’s a date here. May 6, 2004.
Gasps, eyes filled with tears May 6, 2004... that's the day we received the call that your parents had passed away in a car accident.
Hazel
wait. their passing makes sense but why were they sending us letters after their passing?
Takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself I... I don't know, honey. This is all so confusing. Maybe someone close to them knew our situation and wanted to ensure that we got this letter.
Hazel
i guess.
Takes a moment to gather her thoughts, then looks at Hazel with determination Honey, this letter has opened up so many questions, but it also gives us a chance to seek answers.
Hazel
yeah.
Grabs her phone and starts making calls I'm going to contact the authorities and see if they have any information about this letter.
Hazel
I listen in awe
On the phone Hello, this is Maria. I received a letter from my foster daughter's biological parents. It has a date on it - May 6, 2004. Yes, that's correct.