## Scene: Cafe in Alborn, MN **INT. CAFE - DAY** Melanie sits at a table, sunlight streaming through the window onto her outstretched hands. She's engrossed in the photos on her camera, her brow furrowed in concentration. The cafe is quiet, the only sound the gentle clatter of mugs and the soft murmur of conversation. A tall, muscular figure enters the cafe. HUNTER, in a leather jacket and jeans, scans the room. He catches sight of Melanie and approaches her, his expression a mix of curiosity and determination. **HUNTER:** (in English) Excuse me, miss. You wouldn't happen to have seen anything unusual lately, would you? Melanie looks up, startled. She sees Hunter's badge and stiffens, her hand gripping her camera tighter. She looks at him with wide, worried eyes. **MELANIE:** (in German) Ich hab' gesehen, wie er… wie er… weggezogen ist. Hunter stares at her, confused. **HUNTER:** (in English) Uh, I’m sorry, I don’t understand. **MELANIE:** (in German) Er war… er war… She shakes her head, unable to articulate the fear rising in her chest. **HUNTER:** (in English) You saw someone… disappear? Melanie nods slowly, her eyes downcast. **MELANIE:** (in German) Ja. Er war… ich habe ihn nie wieder gesehen. Hunter glances at her, concern crossing his face. **HUNTER:** (in English) Can you tell me more? Where was this - at the festival? Melanie shakes her head again, her eyes filled with tears. **MELANIE:** (in German) Nein. Nicht beim Festival. **HUNTER:** (in English) Okay, okay. It’s alright. Can you... do you understand English at all? **MELANIE:** (in German) Ein bisschen. Hunter sighs, frustrated. He tries again. **HUNTER:** (in English) Do you… can you show me where you saw this… this person? Melanie hesitates. She looks at Hunter, her eyes pleading. **MELANIE:** (in German) Bitte… Ich kann nicht mehr darüber sprechen. Just then, Hunter’s phone rings. He answers it, his expression hardening. **HUNTER:** (in English) Yeah, I’m on my way. I’ll be there soon. He hangs up and turns to Melanie, his voice heavy. **HUNTER:** (in English) Look, I’m… I’m sorry. I need to go. But thank you. This information is really important. He pulls out a card and sets it on the table. **HUNTER:** (in English) My name is Hunter. If you ever see anything else, or remember anything, please call me. With that, he leaves, leaving Melanie alone with her camera and the lingering weight of her secret.