Run: 2026-05-31-01KSYXBXYZV095Y1FHGNF4A533

Melanie: *muttering to herself, scrolling through photos* "Das kann doch nicht sein... das war doch gestern noch da..." Hunter: "Excuse me, miss. Mind if I sit? Detective Hunter, Alborn PD. I'd like to ask you a few questions about what happened down by the orchard last night." Melanie: *looking up, startled* "Oh—entschuldigen Sie, ich... ich habe gestern Abend etwas gesehen. Da war ein Mann, und dann... dann war er einfach weg!" Hunter: "...I'm sorry, I didn't catch any of that. You—you don't speak English?" Melanie: *shaking her head, gesturing urgently at her camera* "Nein, nein, ich spreche kein Englisch. Aber sehen Sie—hier, auf dem Foto! Ich habe es fotografiert!" Hunter: "Okay, easy now. You're showing me your camera. That's a photo. Did you—did you see something? Someone?" Melanie: *pointing at the screen, voice trembling* "Ja! Genau hier! Dieser Mann stand am Rand des Obstgartens, und im nächsten Moment war da nur noch Nebel. Es war so schrecklich." Hunter: "Slow down. I can tell you're upset—your hands are shaking. I wish to God I had a translator right now." Melanie: "Bitte, Sie müssen mir glauben! Ich weiß, wie das klingt, aber ich habe es mit eigenen Augen gesehen!" Hunter: "Hey, hey. Look at me. I believe you saw something. Whatever it is, we'll figure it out. Can I—can I take a look at that picture?" Melanie: *hesitating, then slowly turning the camera toward him* "Hier... das ist alles, was ich habe. Vielleicht hilft es Ihnen." Hunter: *leaning in, squinting at the screen* "Now that... that's interesting. That figure right there by the tree line. I've seen that coat before." Melanie: "Sie erkennen ihn? Wirklich?" Hunter: *his phone buzzes loudly* "Hold that thought." *answering* "Hunter. ...What? When? ...All right, I'm on my way." *standing, pocketing the phone* "I have to go. Something's come up—another one." Melanie: *standing too, alarmed* "Was ist los? Warten Sie—wohin gehen Sie?" Hunter: "I'm sorry, I really gotta run. Listen—" *sliding a card across the table* "—stay here. Don't go anywhere near that orchard. I'll find someone who speaks German and I'll be back. You understand? Stay. Here." Melanie: *clutching the card, confused* "Ich... ich verstehe nicht. Aber... gut. Ich warte." Hunter: *already walking away, calling over his shoulder* "Keep that camera safe!" Melanie: *quietly, watching him leave* "...Pass auf dich auf, Detective."