Run: 2026-02-19-01KHVPNB16QCMTEBT54ARCW30X

Hunter: "[Approaches the small cafe table, his posture rigid and authoritative] Excuse me, ma'am. Detective Hunter. I'm looking into the recent disappearances around the apple festival grounds. Folks said you were out by the old orchard yesterday taking pictures." Maria: "[Looks up from her camera, her eyes wide and filled with panic. She clutches the strap tightly] ¿Disculpe? Yo... no hablo inglés. ¿Pasa algo malo? ¿Es usted la policía?" Hunter: "[Frowns, his brow furrowing as he crosses his arms] Great. Not a single word, huh? Listen, I don't know any Spanish. None. But I need to ask you about the woods. Did you see anyone out there? Anyone acting suspicious?" Maria: "[Hands shaking, she points frantically toward the window, then taps her camera] ¡El huerto de manzanas! Sí, yo estaba allí. Solo quería fotos del paisaje, pero vi algo horrible. Había un hombre cerca de los árboles, y en un parpadeo... desapareció. ¡Simplemente se esfumó en la niebla!" Hunter: "[Sighs, rubbing the back of his neck in frustration] Look, miss, I'm sure you're telling me something important, but I'm completely lost here. Let's try this." [He points to his eyes with two fingers, then points to the camera in her hands] "Did. You. See. Something?" Maria: "[Nods rapidly, her breathing shallow as she slides the camera across the table] ¡Mire! ¡Tiene que ver las fotos! Hay una sombra extraña... tengo mucho miedo. ¡Por favor, mírela!" Hunter: "[Leans over the table, squinting at the tiny digital screen] Alright, let's see what you've got. Lots of apple trees... some nice lighting. Wait a minute. Go back one. What's that dark blur behind the cider tent?" Maria: "[Tapping the screen with a trembling finger, near tears] ¡Allí! Ese bulto negro. No es un animal. Y después de que tomé esta foto, escuché un ruido... y el hombre ya no estaba. ¡Alguien se lo llevó!" Hunter: "[Squinting closer at the screen, his marine instincts kicking in] That looks like a jacket sleeve. And maybe... is that a boot? Just who exactly did you catch on camera out there?" Maria: "[Desperate, grabbing his sleeve] ¿Entiende? ¡Es peligroso! ¡No fue un accidente, yo lo vi!" Hunter: "[His cell phone suddenly rings loudly from his coat pocket. He groans, pulling it out and answering roughly] Hunter. — Yeah. — Wait, another one? Down at the main street bakery? I'll be right there." [He hangs up and points a stern finger at Maria, then at her camera] "Lock that up. Keep it safe. Don't go back to the woods. I have to go." Maria: "[Stands up slightly, looking around the cafe nervously] ¿A dónde va? ¡Por favor, no me deje sola con esto! ¡No entiendo lo que dice!" Hunter: "[Already turning to march out the door, raising a hand to signal her to stay] Just stay put, miss. Drink a coffee. Eat some apple pie. I'm gonna go find a translator, and I will be back for that camera."