Run: 2026-10-20-01M5C67MC2BK5T8HFB9P85F60D

**VOICE SHEET — Alborn Café, late afternoon** *Maria sits at a corner table, camera in her hands, scrolling through photos. Hunter approaches, badge visible.* **Hunter:** “Maria? Detective Hunter. I’m talking to everyone who was near the apple festival grounds last night. I need to ask you about the recent disappearances.” **Maria:** *(startled, clutching her camera)* “¿Qué? ¿Quién es usted? No… no quiero hablar con la policía.” **Hunter:** “I’m sorry—I don’t understand. Do you speak English?” **Maria:** “No entiendo. No hablo inglés. ¿Qué quiere usted?” **Hunter:** *(points to his badge, speaks slowly)* “Detective Hunter. I need to ask you about last night.” **Maria:** *(nods at the badge, voice shaking)* “Anoche… sí. Estaba tomando fotos cerca del bosque. Vi algo. Una luz. Y un hombre… desapareció. Tengo una foto, pero no sé qué significa.” **Hunter:** *(frowning)* “I don’t speak Spanish. Slow down. Did you see something?” **Maria:** *(opens the camera and shows him the screen, speaking rapidly)* “Mire. Aquí. Esto no es normal. Hay una figura, y detrás… no sé. Tengo miedo.” **Hunter:** *(leans closer, studies the photo)* “That’s… a figure? At the tree line? Is that what you’re trying to tell me?” **Maria:** *(points at the photo, then makes a vanishing gesture)* “Desapareció. Como los otros. ¿Entiende? Desapareció.” **Hunter:** “Disappeared? You’re saying someone disappeared?” *(rubs his jaw)* “I think I got that. But I need details—names, times.” **Maria:** *(shakes her head, frustrated)* “No puedo explicarlo. No sé las palabras. Pero tome la foto. Por favor.” **Hunter:** “I can’t take your camera. I need a statement. Is there anyone who can translate for you?” **Maria:** *(tears up)* “No sé qué hacer. Nadie me entiende aquí.” **Hunter:** “Hey—it’s okay. We’ll figure it out.” *(his phone rings; he checks it)* “Sorry. I have to take this.” *(answers)* “Hunter.” *(pause)* “Where? … I’m on my way.” **Hunter:** *(to Maria)* “Stay here. Don’t leave town. I’ll find someone who can translate. Okay?” **Maria:** *(confused, clutching the camera)* “¿Qué? ¿Adónde va? Por favor… no me deje sola.” **Hunter:** “I’ll be back. I promise.” *(He leaves.*)