**INT. CAFE - DAY** *The cozy interior of a small-town cafe is bustling with the soft hum of locals enjoying their coffee. MARIA, a young woman with an air of curiosity, sits alone at a table by the window, her camera resting next to a cup of tea. HUNTER, a rugged detective with a stern expression, scans the room before approaching her.* **HUNTER** *(Approaching Maria with a purposeful stride)* Excuse me, ma'am? I'm Detective Hunter with the Alborn Police Department. I was hoping you might be able to help me with an investigation. *Maria looks up, her expression welcoming yet guarded. She nods, indicating for him to continue.* **HUNTER** We've had some troubling reports lately. Folks disappearing without a trace. I understand you're new to town, but have you noticed anything unusual? *Maria's eyes widen slightly, a flicker of concern passing over her face. She responds in Spanish, her words rapid and laced with worry.* **MARIA** (Shaking her head, speaking Spanish) I... I don't know. I'm just here for my studies. But yesterday, I was taking photos by the old mill, and I saw... something strange. A man, maybe? He seemed out of place, watching people. *Hunter's brow furrows as he listens to Maria's response, clearly not understanding her words but catching the tone of her concern.* **HUNTER** (Confused) I'm sorry, I don't speak Spanish. Do you think you could point out what you saw on a map, or maybe describe him? *Maria nods, her hands reaching for a napkin to sketch out a rough map of the area by the old mill. She points to a spot and speaks slowly, trying to convey the importance.* **MARIA** (Speaking slowly, still in Spanish) Here. He was standing here, just watching. It was eerie. *Hunter watches her, trying to piece together the information. Just then, his phone rings, and he glances at the screen before answering.* **HUNTER** (Into the phone) Detective Hunter speaking... *As Hunter steps away to take the call, Maria watches him, her expression a mix of concern and the hope that she has been able to provide some help despite the language barrier.* **HUNTER** (To the caller, urgently) I'll be right there. Another one's been reported missing. *Hunter hangs up and turns back to Maria, his face serious.* **HUNTER** I need to go, but thank you for your help. If you remember anything else, please come by the station. We'll find someone to help with the language. *Maria nods, giving him a small, reassuring smile as he rushes out of the cafe.* **MARIA** (Quietly, to herself, in Spanish) Please, be careful... **FADE OUT.**