Run: 2026-02-20-01KHY9SH47PD0MG74TWA76H5W6

## Voice Sheet: Scene - Alborn Cafe **Setting:** A cozy cafe in Alborn, MN. Mid-morning. The smell of coffee and apple pastries hangs in the air. Maria is seated at a small table near the window, meticulously cleaning her camera. Hunter enters, scanning the room. **Characters:** Maria, Hunter --- **Hunter:** (Approaching Maria’s table, a slight edge to his voice) Excuse me. Mind if I ask you a quick question? I'm Detective Hunter. **Maria:** (Looks up, startled. She clutches her camera a little tighter, eyes wide with a nascent fear. She responds quickly, a rush of words.) “¿Perdón? ¿Qué pasó? ¿Qué está sucediendo? Estaba en la plaza ayer… vi algo… algo horrible…” **Hunter:** (Frowning, brow furrowed. He doesn't understand a word.) Uh… I’m sorry? I don’t… I don’t speak… whatever that was. English? Do you speak English? **Maria:** (Shakes her head vehemently, tears welling in her eyes.) “¡No! ¡No inglés! Español. ¿Desapareció la señora Gable? Fue… fue cerca de donde yo estaba. Vi un coche negro… rápido… y ella…” She trails off, visibly shaken, and her hands tremble. **Hunter:** (Runs a hand through his hair, frustrated. He pulls out a small notepad and pen.) Look, I’m investigating Mrs. Gable's disappearance. She went missing yesterday. A black car… you saw a black car? (He gestures vaguely, hoping she understands.) Car? Black? **Maria:** (Nods rapidly, pointing a trembling finger forward, seemingly indicating the direction the car went.) “¡Sí! ¡Negro! Y… Parecía… asustada. La señora Gable estaba muy asustada. Estaba gritando… creo.” **Hunter:** (Tries a different tactic, speaking slowly and deliberately.) Mrs. Gable. Gone. Yesterday. Black car. You *saw* her… with the car? (He mimics driving with his hands.) **Maria:** (Looks confused by his gestures, but nods slowly, trying to understand. She repeats, more slowly this time, emphasizing certain words.) “Sí… La señora. Gable. Coche… negro… Desaparecida. Estaba… teniendo miedo.” **Hunter:** (Still not understanding the nuances, but grasping a general narrative) Okay. Scared. Black car. This is… helpful, I guess. Do you know *where* she was when you saw this car? **Maria:** (Points in the general direction of the town square.) “En la plaza. Cerca de la fuente. Estaba comprando manzanas para el festival, creo.” **Hunter:** (Writes down “Town Square, Fountain” in his notepad.) Apples… Apple festival. Right. (He pauses, thinking. This is slow going. He attempts a smile, which comes off as strained.) Thank you. This is...progress. **(Hunter’s phone rings. He glances at the caller ID.)** **Hunter:** (Into the phone, abruptly) Hunter... Yeah. What?… Another one? Okay, I'm on my way. (He hangs up, looking grim.) **Hunter:** (To Maria, with a sigh.) Look, I gotta go. Something else just came up. Thanks for trying to…help. (He hesitates, realizing the communication barrier.) I appreciate it. **Maria:** (Looks up at him, still distressed, and says with desperate urgency) "¡Espere! Por favor… ¡Hay algo más! Vi a un hombre… con ella… antes del coche…" **Hunter:** (Already halfway out the door, barely hears her.) Sorry, I… got to go. --- **End Scene** **Notes for Actors:** * **Maria:** Should convey fear, confusion, and a desperate attempt to communicate. Her Spanish should be fast and slightly panicked initially, slowing down as she tries to be clearer. * **Hunter:** Portrays frustration and a practical, no-nonsense demeanor. He’s trying to be patient, but the inability to understand Maria is clearly frustrating him. He focuses on key words and hand gestures. His tone is direct and clipped.