Run: 2024-08-09-01J4W1A293S19ZXCKKXDJNX7EX

**INT. CAFE IN ALBORN, MN - DAY** *Maria is sitting at a small table outside the cozy cafe, carefully scrolling through the photos on her camera. The town of Alborn goes about its quiet, unhurried pace behind her. Hunter, dressed in his usual detective garb, approaches her table.* **Hunter:** "Excuse me, Miss. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions about a recent event in town?" *Maria looks up, startled. She doesn't understand what he's saying but can tell from his tone that it's important.* **Maria:** "Lo siento, no entiendo. ¿Puedes repetirlo más despacio?" *Hunter frowns slightly, clearly not understanding her.* **Hunter:** "Uh, I'm sorry, I don't speak Spanish." *Maria's face reflects her inner turmoil as she tries to find the right words to communicate. She makes a fumbling motion with her hands, pointing to her camera.* **Maria:** "Cámara... fotos... evento... ¿entiendes?" *Hunter peers at the camera, hoping for a clue. He can see Maria is upset but also that they are hitting a language barrier.* **Hunter:** "Yes, camera. Do you have any photos of what happened?" *Maria nods vigorously, flipping through her camera to find the relevant pictures. She finds them and shows them to Hunter. He glances through the photos, shaking his head slightly in frustration at the language gap.* **Hunter:** "These look important, yes. But I need to understand... Do you know anything specific? Can you maybe draw it or...?" *Maria thinks for a moment, then starts to gesture with her hands - mimicking a series of events.* **Maria:** "Hombres... desapareciendo..." *she makes a motion with her fingers walking, then disappearing.* *Hunter leans back, trying to piece it together.* **Hunter:** "Men... disappearing? Is that it?" *Maria nods emphatically, tears brimming in her eyes. This has clearly shaken her deeply.* **Maria:** "Sí, sí, desapareciendo." *Hunter places a comforting hand on the table, trying to make her feel more at ease.* **Hunter:** "Okay, I'm getting it. You're saying men have disappeared, right? Alright, just sit tight, we’ll figure this out." *Suddenly, Hunter's phone rings. He glances at the caller ID, then back at Maria.* **Hunter:** "I have to take this call, but I'll be back. Don't go anywhere, okay?" *Maria nods slowly, and Hunter gives her one last reassuring look before walking away to answer his phone.* *Hunter strides away, leaving Maria to her thoughts and her camera.* *(FADE OUT)*