Run: 2026-02-20-01KHXQH2AZYDGKRY1X4FMB90WV

**Scene: A Cozy Café in Alborn, MN** *Maria sits at a corner table of the quaint café, her fingers gently tracing the edges of her camera as she gazes out the window, lost in thought. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air. Hunter, dressed in a casual jacket and jeans, enters the café, his eyes scanning the room until they land on Maria. He approaches her table, his expression serious.* **Hunter:** (in English) "Excuse me, miss. I'm Detective Hunter. I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions about the recent events in town." *Maria looks up at him, her eyes wide with a mix of fear and confusion. She responds in rapid Spanish, her voice trembling.* **Maria:** (in Spanish) "¿Qué? No entiendo. ¿Qué pasó? ¿Por qué me preguntas a mí?" *Hunter tilts his head, clearly confused by her response. He pulls out the chair across from her and sits down, trying to make sense of her words.* **Hunter:** (in English) "I'm sorry, I don't understand. Do you speak English?" **Maria:** (in Spanish, shaking her head) "No hablo inglés. Lo siento. ¿Qué quieres?" **Hunter:** (sighing, trying to think of a way to communicate) "Okay, let me see if I can find someone who can help translate." *He pulls out his phone and dials a number, putting it on speaker. After a few rings, a voice answers.* **Voice on Phone:** "Alborn Police Department, how can I help you?" **Hunter:** "Hey, it's Hunter. I need someone who speaks Spanish down at the café on Main Street. I'm trying to talk to a witness, but we're having a bit of a language barrier." **Voice on Phone:** "Sure thing, Detective. I'll send Officer Rodriguez over right away. She's fluent in Spanish." **Hunter:** "Thanks." *He hangs up and looks back at Maria, offering a small, reassuring smile.* **Hunter:** (in English) "Help is on the way. Someone who speaks Spanish will be here soon." **Maria:** (in Spanish, nodding) "Gracias. ¿Qué pasó en el pueblo? ¿Por qué estás preguntando?" **Hunter:** (in English) "There have been some strange things happening around here lately. People going missing. I'm trying to find out what's going on." *Maria's eyes widen further, and she clutches her camera tighter, her knuckles turning white.* **Maria:** (in Spanish) "¿Desaparecidos? ¿Quiénes?" **Hunter:** (in English) "We're not sure yet. That's why I need to ask questions." *Just as Maria is about to respond, Hunter's phone rings. He looks at the caller ID and sighs.* **Hunter:** (answering the phone) "Hunter here." **Voice on Phone:** "Detective, we've got another situation. We need you back at the station." **Hunter:** (sighing) "On my way." *He hangs up and looks back at Maria, apologetic.* **Hunter:** (in English) "I'm sorry, I have to go. But help is on the way. Please, stay here and talk to Officer Rodriguez. She'll help you." **Maria:** (in Spanish, nodding) "Sí, estaré aquí." *Hunter stands up and gives her one last reassuring smile before heading out of the café. Maria watches him go, her heart pounding with a mix of fear and curiosity about the strange events unfolding in Alborn.*