Run: 2026-02-20-01KHY81WAAM2T86AE7TYFJ972R

**Voice Sheet: Scene – Café in Alborn, MN** *(The café is quiet, with the hum of conversation and the clink of cups. Melanie sits at a small wooden table, her camera open beside her, her fingers tracing the lens. She looks deeply troubled, her expression distant. Hunter, in his detective’s uniform, approaches from the counter, his sharp eyes scanning the room before landing on her.)* --- ### **Hunter:** *(in English, with a direct tone)* "Ma’am?" *(Melanie startles slightly, her hand flying to her chest. She looks up, confused, then realizes he’s speaking in a language she doesn’t understand. Her eyes widen in panic.)* --- ### **Melanie:** *(in German, voice trembling, hands clutching the table)* "Was… was ist los? Ich verstehe nicht…" *(What’s happening? I don’t understand…)* *(Hunter blinks, then slowly repeats in English, still unsure.)* ### **Hunter:** "Ma’am, I’m Detective Hunter. I need to ask you about something that happened here in town." *(Melanie’s face pales. She looks around nervously, then back at Hunter, her voice dropping to a whisper.)* ### **Melanie:** *(in German, shaking)* "Es ist… es ist so schlimm. Gestern Abend… ich habe alles gesehen." *(It’s… it’s terrible. Last night… I saw everything.)* *(Hunter leans in slightly, frowning.)* ### **Hunter:** "Ma’am, I don’t speak German. Can you tell me in English?" *(Melanie hesitates, then takes a deep breath, her voice breaking slightly.)* ### **Melanie:** *(in German, haltingly, trying to find the words)* "Ein Mann… er war allein. Er hat… er hat jemanden mitgenommen. Ich habe es aus dem Fenster gesehen. Er hat ihn in den Wald gezogen." *(A man… he was alone. He took someone away. I saw it from the window. He dragged him into the woods.)* *(Hunter’s expression darkens. He pulls out a notepad and pen, writing quickly.)* ### **Hunter:** "Where did this happen?" *(Melanie points vaguely behind her, then looks back at the camera in her lap, her fingers tightening around it.)* ### **Melanie:** *(in German, voice barely audible)* "Am Fluss. Bei der alten Brücke. Gestern Nacht." *(By the river. Near the old bridge. Last night.)* *(Hunter’s jaw tightens. He glances at his watch, then pulls out his phone.)* ### **Hunter:** "Ma’am, I need to ask you a few more questions. Can you come with me to the station?" *(Melanie flinches, her eyes darting around the café. She looks terrified.)* ### **Melanie:** *(in German, pleading)* "Nein! Ich kann nicht. Nicht jetzt. Bitte…" *(No! I can’t. Not now. Please…)* *(Hunter hesitates, then pulls out a business card and writes something on it.)* ### **Hunter:** "Here’s my number. If you remember anything else, call me. And Ma’am—" *(he lowers his voice)* "—don’t go near that bridge again." *(Melanie nods slowly, clutching the card like it’s her only lifeline. Hunter turns to leave, then pauses at the door.)* ### **Hunter:** *(over his shoulder, gruff)* "Ma’am?" *(Melanie looks up, her eyes red-rimmed.)* ### **Hunter:** "Did you get a look at the man?" *(Melanie shakes her head, her voice barely a whisper.)* ### **Melanie:** *(in German)* "Nein. Er trug eine Kapuze. Ich sah nur seine Hände." *(No. He wore a hood. I only saw his hands.)* *(Hunter exhales sharply, then strides out of the café. Melanie sits in silence for a long moment, her camera forgotten beside her, her hands trembling.)* *(Hunter’s phone rings as he steps outside. He answers, his voice low and urgent.)* ### **Hunter (on phone):** "Yeah? What?" *(pause)* "Alright, I’ll be right there." *(He hangs up, his expression grim. He turns back toward the café, locking eyes with Melanie for just a second before walking away.)* --- **End Scene.** *(Note: Hunter’s next call likely involves the disappearance case, and Melanie remains shaken, possibly needing support or further assistance—though she may not yet realize it.)*